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Tear out with Qtr Sawn Oak, which plane?
January 30, 2006

I had some tearout issues with some Qtr sawn oak. It was the first time working with this wood. It was figured quite abit. I used a #4 LN. I've read…
planely speaking again
January 29, 2006

Folks, I post some pictures of the evolution of planes being made by me, for those who are interested. The first four are of fixed mouths, the next three in…
Millers Falls & Wards Master Planes
January 28, 2006

Hi ALL, I just inherited 3 planes from my father. 2 Millers Falls Type 3 ( #9 & #075) and a Wards Master #5. My father was by no means…
to use or sell
January 27, 2006

Here is a question about old hand planes I have been using an old stanley #12 scraper plane that I found down my grandmom's basement it has the sweet heart…
Coated chisels, what to do
January 27, 2006

I bought some two cherries chisels. They seem to be coated. Should this coat be removed before putting them to water stones? What is used to remove this coating? Rod
Bevel up planes
January 26, 2006

I'be been reading everything I can find about planes before buying a starter set consisting of a Veritas BU Jointer, a BU Smoother and a set of the three bevel…
To restore or not to restore?
January 26, 2006

Here's a can 'o worms for you. In many collectibles; antiques, coins, toys, it is considered a desecration of an object to restore, or sometimee even to clean a vintage item. …
Making a Bow Saw and A Frame Saw
January 24, 2006

I am getting ready to make both a bow (turning) saw and a frame saw. I've read a number of articles on the making of each and think I have a pretty…
Vertical Plane Storage
January 24, 2006

I am currently designing a wall cabinet to store several of my Stanley and Lie-Nielsen planes. I have The Toolbox Book by Jim Tolpin where many examples of storage solutions…
yet another plane question!
January 24, 2006

I will be attending the woodworking show in atlanta this weekend with the intention of purchasing a veritas plane. But I am in doubt as to which one and am…

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